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Microneedle-array patches loaded with dual mineralized protein/peptide particles for type 2 diabetes therapy.


ABSTRACT: The delivery of therapeutic peptides for diabetes therapy is compromised by short half-lives of drugs with the consequent need for multiple daily injections that reduce patient compliance and increase treatment cost. In this study, we demonstrate a smart exendin-4 (Ex4) delivery device based on microneedle (MN)-array patches integrated with dual mineralized particles separately containing Ex4 and glucose oxidase (GOx). The dual mineralized particle-based system can specifically release Ex4 while immobilizing GOx as a result of the differential response to the microenvironment induced by biological stimuli. In this manner, the system enables glucose-responsive and closed-loop release to significantly improve Ex4 therapeutic performance. Moreover, integration of mineralized particles can enhance the mechanical strength of alginate-based MN by crosslinking to facilitate skin penetration, thus supporting painless and non-invasive transdermal administration. We believe this smart glucose-responsive Ex4 delivery holds great promise for type 2 diabetes therapy by providing safe, long-term, and on-demand Ex4 therapy.

SUBMITTER: Chen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5701150 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Microneedle-array patches loaded with dual mineralized protein/peptide particles for type 2 diabetes therapy.

Chen Wei W   Tian Rui R   Xu Can C   Yung Bryant C BC   Wang Guohao G   Liu Yijing Y   Ni Qianqian Q   Zhang Fuwu F   Zhou Zijian Z   Wang Jingjing J   Niu Gang G   Ma Ying Y   Fu Liwu L   Chen Xiaoyuan X  

Nature communications 20171124 1


The delivery of therapeutic peptides for diabetes therapy is compromised by short half-lives of drugs with the consequent need for multiple daily injections that reduce patient compliance and increase treatment cost. In this study, we demonstrate a smart exendin-4 (Ex4) delivery device based on microneedle (MN)-array patches integrated with dual mineralized particles separately containing Ex4 and glucose oxidase (GOx). The dual mineralized particle-based system can specifically release Ex4 while  ...[more]

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